Guidelines to assist health professionals who suspect cases of forced marriage have been launched by the Government. Aimed at frontline practitioners such as GPs, midwives and A&E staff, the guidelines provide advice on how to recognise the warning signs and what to do.
Guidelines For health professionals on forced marriage
Each year approximately 300 cases of forced marriage are reported to the Government’s Forced Marriage Unit. Consultations with health professionals may be one of the few occasions when the victim is unsupervised by a family member and by being aware of the warning signs and making routine enquiries, they may encourage victims to speak out. The guidelines are available online at: www.fco.gov.uk/forcedmarriage
